Accessible equipment installed in park revamp

A bucket swing and a wheelchair-accessible trampoline have been installed so far

New accessible play equipment has been installed as part of a revamp of a park in Nottinghamshire.

The work at Ambleside Play Park is part of an on-going project by Holme Pierrepont and Gamston Parish Council which is estimated to cost around £46,000.

A bucket swing and wheelchair-accessible trampoline have been installed as part of the work, with a new path and outdoor musical instruments set to be added at a later date.

Rushcliffe Borough Council said about £25,000 of funding for the project had come from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), with a further £21,000 - including £16,000 from Nottinghamshire County Council's Local Communities Fund - provided by the parish council.

The parish council wants to make its playgrounds accessible for all children

The parish council has said the renovations were designed with disability charity Scope’s Let’s Play Fair campaign in mind to make the playground more accessible for all children.

Vice-chair Cynthia Stacey said the UKSPF grant meant the authority could "take the first steps in making Ambleside Play Park more accessible".

"The bucket swing and trampoline have already proved very popular, and it has been great to see so many children, of all abilities, play together," she said.

"With more equipment being installed soon, it is hoped the park will be a truly inclusive community-based space which everybody can enjoy."

Abby Brennan, deputy leader of Rushcliffe Borough Council, added: "The parish council have done a remarkable job delivering this vital project for all local families and visitors to enjoy in years to come."

The project is expected to be completed by spring 2025.